Standard Chartered PLC (02888) published its Full-Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 financial results. Key details are as follows:

The group reported a profit of 5.10 billion for 2025, up from 4.07 billion in 2024. Credit impairment recorded a charge of 676.00 million for 2025. The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio stood at 14.1%, and the total capital ratio was 20.6%. Leverage ratio amounted to 4.7%, while the MREL ratio reached 33.5%.

The Board proposed a final dividend of 1.09 billion, or 0.49 per share, resulting in a full-year dividend of 0.61 per share. At the same time, a further 1.50 billion share buyback plan was announced. Company data indicated total assets of 919.96 billion and total liabilities of 865.37 billion as of 31 December 2025. The advances-to-deposits ratio was 51.4%, and the Liquidity Coverage Ratio stood at 155%.

Management stated that the Group remains well-capitalized, with a liquidity position above internal risk thresholds. The CET1 ratio target range remains at 13%–14%, supporting ongoing shareholder returns, including dividends and buybacks, while the Bank continues to support clients across key markets.